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Reading through 2025: A Therapist's bookshelf
If you are an African immigrant like me, you probably grew up in a home full of books. That is one of the parts of growing up African...
Dr Phebe Brako, LMFT, LMHC, NCC
Mar 203 min read
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MARRIAGE MONDAY: Healthy arguments
Not seeing eye-to-eye is a normal part of relationships so arguing with your spouse is not far-fetched. However, arguments can quickly...
Dr Phebe Brako, LMFT, LMHC, NCC
Apr 17, 20232 min read
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Marriage Monday: PRE-MARITAL CONVERSATIONS
TOPICS COUPLES SHOULD DISCUSS BEFORE MARRIAGE Marriage is a sacred union between two people and can be a wonderful thing if you are with...
Dr Phebe Brako, LMFT, LMHC, NCC
Nov 13, 20223 min read
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Marriage Monday: The Cycle of Emotional Abuse
TRIGGER WARNING: THE FOLLOWING POST DISCUSSES ABUSE AND TRAUMA. PLEASE TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF AS YOU ENGAGE Domestic abuse is a very...
Dr Phebe Brako, LMFT, LMHC, NCC
Oct 17, 20224 min read
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Marriage Monday: Strengthening your Marriage
Being married is great. After all, you get to spend the rest of your life with someone who loves you and wants what’s best for you. But...
Dr Phebe Brako, LMFT, LMHC, NCC
Oct 3, 20224 min read
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Marriage Monday: The Art of Listening and Being Present
Communication is the key to any good partnership or relationship. If you are not communicating with your spouse, then you are missing out...
Dr Phebe Brako, LMFT, LMHC, NCC
Sep 5, 20223 min read
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Marriage Monday: Fighting Fair
I'm a firm believer that the best marriages are built on friendship. Your relationship should be a safe haven and your partner should...
Dr Phebe Brako, LMFT, LMHC, NCC
Aug 21, 20222 min read
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I want to go to therapy. Where do I start?
We’ve seen some of our TV faves go to therapy. Molly from Insecure called up her therapist when things got rough in Mexico in Season 4. ...
Dr Phebe Brako, LMFT, LMHC, NCC
Jul 14, 20223 min read
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Going to Therapy is not a Family Betrayal
Silence and secrets have a place in most families and in many immigrant families, the need for secrecy can come from things like fear of...
Dr Phebe Brako, LMFT, LMHC, NCC
Jul 7, 20222 min read
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MARRIAGE MONDAY: To Date or Not to Date?
To Date of course! But when was the last time you actually planned and had a date? When we are newly in love, it definitely comes easier...
Dr Phebe Brako, LMFT, LMHC, NCC
May 2, 20222 min read
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Marriage Monday: Being Kind
Talking about kindness in relationships may seem like a no-brainer. But ask yourself the last time you were intentionally kind to your...
Dr Phebe Brako, LMFT, LMHC, NCC
Apr 25, 20221 min read
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Marriage Monday: Navigating expectations
Take a moment to imagine your parents' marriage or the marriage of some of the adults you grew up around. Now take a look at your...
Dr Phebe Brako, LMFT, LMHC, NCC
Apr 18, 20222 min read
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What should I look for in a Therapist?
Think about the most embarrassing moment in your life. If you can’t tell your therapist about it, then you might want to reevaluate your...
Dr Phebe Brako, LMFT, LMHC, NCC
Aug 5, 20211 min read
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Why should I go to therapy?
Why should you spend your hard-earned cash to go sit in someone’s office to “just to talk?” Well I’ll tell you why! Because you need...
Dr Phebe Brako, LMFT, LMHC, NCC
Jul 22, 20211 min read
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